Department of Recreation Administration
Department of Recreation Administration
Advisory Board 2022-24
Meet our Department of Recreation Administration Advisory Board. The Advisory Board represents the public, non-profit and private sector within our industry. These professionals represent the community recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, recreation therapy, sport and entertainment facility management, and special event industries in the Central Valley. They provide advice and industry perspectives on our accredited programs, give feedback on curriculum proposals and internships, and provide student employment opportunities.
Community Recreation and Youth Services (CRYS)
Sarah Reid
Community Services Director
City of Reedley
Corey Torres
District Manager
Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District
Geffen Vera
YMCA Family Camping and Rental Camps Director
Golden State YMCA
Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Management (ORNRM)
Isac Hermasilla
Lead Park Ranger
Pine Flat Dam & Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Molly Schnut-Salimbee, Community Programs Director
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
Special Events and Tourism (SET)
Shawna E. Blair
Coordinator, Major Events and Staff Development
Student Involvement Center
California State University, Fresno
Ashley Green
Director of Operations & Events
Kings River Winery | Grace Barn
Lisa Oliveira
President/CEO
Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Robert Kuhl-Rodriguez, Operational Excellence Manager, California Parks and Resorts Ambassador
Delaware North - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park
Sport and Entertainment Facility Management (SEFM)
Steve Aoki
Director of Event Services
Save Mart Center at Fresno State - ASM Global
Jodi-Ann Farias
Project Management Coordinator
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Matt Studwell
Director, Facilities & Operations
Insignia Event Services
Recreation Therapy (RT)
Kelly Johnson
CTRS
Community Behavioral Health Center
Audrey Gonzalez
CTRS
Avenal State Prison – CDCR
Michelle Trigueiro
CTRS
VA Central CA Health Care System